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December 9, 2002CNSG together with Innovators and Entrepreneurs Association (IdEA), are jointly organised the “E-Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs Forum 2002” on the 3rd December 2002 at Carlton Hotel Singapore. This forum, also known as “Entrepreneurship 2.0 – Surviving Beyond Ideas”, was also held in conjunction with the Innovators / Entrepreneurs Showcase.
As part of the activities to fulfill National Agenda of nurturing Entrepreneurial spirit and encouraging Innovation in Singapore, CommerceNet Singapore (CNSG) and Innovators and Entrepreneurs Association (IdEA) co-organised this event with the aim to link innovators and budding entrepreneurs to strategic partners through this event. This event comprised of 2 parts: Business Forum Discussion and an Innovation Showcase.
The forum was specially designed to create a platform for all innovators and entrepreneurs to establish, sustain and develop purposeful contacts. It also provided an excellent opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs to network and exchange their views and voice their concerns on innovation/entrepreneurial-related issues.
Through the innovators showcase, local entrepreneurs and innovators were able to showcase their products and innovations. The showcase comprised of innovations or business models through products, prototype, ideas, etc… (IT, Telecom, Mechanical, Bio-Science, etc….) to visitors. There werel also be two sessions of elevator’s pitch to “sell” the ideas or business model through short presentations.
Mr Lim Soon Hock, Director, CommerceNet Singapore Ltd and President, Asia Pacific, Societe International De Telecommunications gave the welcome address.
This was followed by the MOU Signing by Phrase Communications, Yves Strategic Management(YSM), IdEA & CNSG. The purpose of this MOU was to combine the strengths of YSM, Phrase Communications, IdEA and CNSG in assisting the innovators and entrepreneurs by going through the process of Business Plan Review at discounted price till end of Year 2002, with the growing entrepreneurial community in Singapore.
Ms Ong Chin Yee, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Habib Bank Limited was the first speaker who spoke on “Business Opportunities in Pakistan”. The second speaker Mr Eugene Wong, Managing Director, Sirius Venture Consulting spoke on “New Venture Finance: What are the Factors to Look out For?”
The last speaker Mr Max Ng, Rodyk & Davidson, spoke on “Technopreneurship: Ring-fencing Real Rights”. Participants participated in the Question and Answer session and were invited to view the Innovators Showcase.
Speaker’s Presentation
Biz Opportunities in Pakistan – Habib Bank
Technopreneurship: Ring-fencing Real Rights – Rodyk & Davidson